OT resources

1,275 printable resources for occupational therapists: patient and caregiver handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools, written and reviewed by practicing clinicians. Each one is ready to print and use in a session. The full library is included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Therapy Activity

Feelings Check-In

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
PediatricOTSLPAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
This resource helps children build emotional awareness by identifying, describing, and mapping their emotions using sensory and size-based cues. Designed for speech and occupational therapy, it supports language development, interoception, and self-regulation, giving kids the tools to express and manage their feelings with greater clarity.
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Therapy Activity

Helping Kids Understand Circles of Control

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
PediatricOTSLPAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
Help kids navigate anxiety and frustration by exploring what they can control, what they can influence, and what is out of their hands. This interactive activity encourages reflection, builds resilience, and gives kids a practical framework to focus their energy on what truly matters.
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Eval Tool

The Multi-Axis Sensory Spectrum Analysis Tool

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
PediatricOTSensory
This resource helps therapists visually map a child’s sensory processing profile across different sensory systems, making it easier to identify patterns of sensory-seeking, avoiding, or under-responsiveness. With a structured 0-10 rating scale, this tool supports collaborative discussions with caregivers and guides intervention strategies tailored to each child’s unique needs.
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Therapy Activity

Caterpillar to Butterfly: Cut and Paste Sequencing Activity

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
PediatricOTSLPExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
Help kids strengthen sequencing, fine motor, and language skills with this engaging cut-and-paste activity! Perfect for speech and occupational therapy, this resource supports storytelling, vocabulary growth, and motor coordination while exploring the butterfly life cycle.
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Handout

10 principios de neuroplasticidad

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
Este resumen visual de los diez principios de la neuroplasticidad ofrece a los terapeutas una herramienta rápida y fácil de consultar para explicar conceptos clave a los pacientes durante las sesiones de terapia. Es perfecto para iniciar conversaciones y ayuda a los pacientes a comprender cómo los ejercicios específicos pueden transformar su cerebro para facilitar la recuperación.
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Handout

¿Dónde está la persona que conozco y amo? El impacto transformador de las lesiones en el hemisferio derecho del cerebro

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Este recurso está creado para ayudar a los miembros de la familia a comprender los cambios profundos que pueden suceder tras una lesión en el hemisferio derecho del cerebro. Ofrece información sobre las diferencias entre las lesiones en los hemisferios izquierdo y derecho, cómo pueden cambiar la personalidad y el comportamiento, y presenta preguntas que invitan a la reflexión para ayudar a las familias a redefinir roles y ajustar expectativas. Comparte este recurso con las familias para apoyar su camino a través de esta transformación y recomendar que lleven estas preguntas a la terapia para obtener más orientación.
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Handout

From Offers to Action: 30+ Ways Friends and Family Can Support You

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryCancerCaregiver SupportsHealth Management and Self AdvocacyMental HealthSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource provides over 30 specific and practical ways for individuals in recovery to ask for and accept help from friends and family. Designed to make navigating offers of support easier, it empowers your clients to focus on healing while fostering meaningful connections with their support network.
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Handout

Frontal Lobe Brain Injuries

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Make frontal lobe brain injuries easier for patients and families to understand with this simple, clear handout. Designed to reduce overwhelm, it explains key challenges and how therapy supports recovery in a way that’s easy to follow and approachable.
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Handout

Adaptive Makeup Tools

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTADLs/IADLsBrain InjurySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource highlights adaptive makeup tools designed to make makeup application more accessible for individuals with disabilities, such as those experiencing fine motor challenges, tremors, or limited mobility. Therapists can use this guide to empower clients by sharing practical solutions that promote independence, confidence, and self-expression.
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Clinical Reference

Resting Hand Orthosis: Visual and Written Instructions to Fabricate a Resting Hand Splint

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTOrthopaedics
Support your clients with conditions requiring wrist and hand immobilization using a resting hand orthosis. This guide walks therapists through the purpose, features, and step-by-step pattern and fabrication process, ensuring a functional, customized fit to reduce inflammation, prevent deformity, and maintain alignment.
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